Exodus 26:7 bbe — And you are to make curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the House, eleven curtains.

Bible in Basic English

"And you are to make curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the House, eleven curtains."

— Exodus 26:7, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 26 — Context

4

And you are to put twists of blue cord on the edge of the outside curtain of the first group of five, and on the edge of the outside curtain of the second group of five;

5

Fifty twists on one curtain and fifty on the other, the twists to be opposite one another.

6

Then make fifty gold hooks, joining the curtains together by the hooks, and in this way the House will be made.

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And you are to make curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the House, eleven curtains.

8

Every curtain is to be thirty cubits long and four cubits wide, all of the same measure.

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Five of these curtains are to be joined together, and the other six are to be joined together, the sixth being folded over to make a hanging in front of the tent.

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And you are to put fifty twists of cord on the edge of the outside curtain of one group, and fifty twists on the edge of the outside curtain of the other group.

Exodus 26:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 26:7 say?
Exodus 26:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And you are to make curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the House, eleven curtains.”
Where is Exodus 26:7 in the Bible?
Exodus 26:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 26, verse 7.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 26:7.
What translation should I read Exodus 26:7 in?
Exodus 26:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 26:7?
Exodus 26:7 reads (BBE): “And you are to make curtains of goats' hair for a tent over the House, eleven curtains.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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